Bark - Parental Controls subscription: cost, reviews, how to cancel

• App Store rating4.2★ from 34,867 ratings
• Cheapest subscription$5.99 per month
• Reviews mentioning billing, last 12 months46 of 261 reviews

On this page: what it costs, how to cancel, what reviewers say.

What the data says

• Billing complaints in reviews46 of 261 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (18%)
• Free trial converts to a paid plan7 days free trial, then $5.99 per month

What Bark - Parental Controls costs

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $5.99 per month.

• Bark Jr Monthly7 days free trial, then renews every month$5.99
• Bark Monthly7 days free trial, then renews every month$14.99
• Bark Jr Annual7 days free trial, then renews every year$49.99
• Bark Annual7 days free trial, then renews every year$99.99

How to cancel Bark - Parental Controls

1. Open Settings on your iPhone and tap your name at the top.
2. Tap Subscriptions.
3. Select Bark - Parental Controls (listed under a plan name such as Bark Jr Monthly).
4. Tap Cancel Subscription and confirm. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

If the app is not in that list, it was not billed through Apple. Cancel it with the developer instead: support page.

Charged after cancelling or during a trial? Request a refund at reportaproblem.apple.com within 90 days.

What reviewers say

Reported bugs

Frequent disconnections and reconnections required; Inability to monitor certain popular apps like TikTok and Snapchat; Delayed alerts and notifications; Unexpected phone performance issues like slower speeds and battery drain.

Recent one-star reviews

Bark can’t do what it claims it canIt’s a noble idea but their technology won’t work with iOS. They charge you a monthly fee then when Apple changes something Bark shrugs and says oh well maybe you should buy more stuff from us so it’ll work. Complete snake oil.

Will not connect or monitor iPhoneI have had this app for a year now and have not been able to use this app to monitor my child's iPhone messages, web usage and most apps. I do not recommend.

Terrible Experience and DevicesDevices that shipped did not set up. Hours with tech support did not resolve issues. Was billed twice for devices and subscription that wasn’t even being used because the watches weren’t set up. Would strongly suggest looking at alternatives to Bark.

Recent five-star reviews

Absolute Invasion of PrivacyDo you really want some AI company to data mine & sell all of your kid’s personal info/habits/interests/moods/friends? We need to be much better custodians of our children’s privacy.

USEFULLI got this app for my son he wasn’t happy but that’s a good thing and he brought a knife into his room and hadn’t came out since he has to clean the ketchup out side his for

Bark Watch 10/10I highly recommend the bark watch for your child. 10/10

About the developer

Bark Technologies, Inc. has published on the App Store since Sep 25, 2019: 3 app(s), 0 of them no longer in the store.

• Bark Kids1.3★
• Bark for Schools2.3★

Alternatives to Bark - Parental Controls

• Chorsee: Chores Tracker4.6★
• OurFamilyWizard Co-Parent App4.6★

Also similar: LockMe: Applock for Lock Apps (4.6★), Screen Time Limit: App Blocker (4.5★), Freedom: Screen Time Control (4.4★), Screenable: Better Screen Time (4.9★)

Questions people ask

How much does Bark - Parental Controls cost?

Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $5.99 per month.

How do I cancel Bark - Parental Controls?

On your iPhone open Settings, tap your name, tap Subscriptions, select Bark - Parental Controls and tap Cancel Subscription. You keep access until the end of the paid period.

Does Bark - Parental Controls have a free trial?

Yes: Bark Jr Monthly offers a 7 days free trial, then $5.99 per month.

Is Bark free to use?

The application is available for free with in-app purchases. This means you can download and use some features without cost, but advanced functionalities or premium services may require a purchase.

Bark - Parental Controls in one paragraph

Bark - Parental Controls by Bark Technologies, Inc. is a Productivity app for iPhone. Download: Free. Subscriptions start at $5.99 per month across 4 plan(s). App Store rating 4.2 from 34,867 ratings. 46 of 261 reviews in the last 12 months mention charges, subscriptions, refunds or cancelling (18%). The developer has 3 app(s) on the App Store, 0 no longer listed. Cancel through Settings › Subscriptions on the iPhone. Data verified Sep 8, 2026 by AppsLupa.

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